Before migrating

Before migration make sure that you have a full backup and appropriate time for the migration process!

Install BIM Server 21

As a first step choose a computer you would like to install the new BIM Server on. This can be either the computer that runs your current BIM Server or any other computer that meets the System Requirements.

It is not possible to install BIM Server 21 on top of your current BIM Server. This means it can be installed on the same hardware alongside with older versions, but it will be a separate application and has to be installed into a separate folder.

It is strongly recommended to have the least possible number of BIM Server versions running simultaneously on the same computer. After migrating all data remove/uninstall the older versions to keep all resources available for the latest server.

Checklist before starting the migration process

Make sure that BIM Server 21 is activated.

If you have more BIM Server versions installed on the same computer, make sure to set up different ports for different BIM Server versions! See the Network Requirements for more information about the defaults.

Make sure that all necessary ports are opened in all related firewalls.

Export data from v17 and older versions

Open the BIM Server Manager from the Graphisoft BIM Server Control Center application that belongs to v17 or older version.

Go to Roles.

Use Export > All Roles.

Import data in BIM Server 21

Open the browser based BIM Server Manager interface.

Log in with the Master Administrator user.

Navigate to the Roles page.

Click on the + icon.

Select Import.

Browse for the roles database you exported previously.

Note that in newer BIM Server versions, there might be new permissions, so make sure to verify the roles after the import.

Migrate Users

Export data from v18 to v20

Open the browser based BIM Server Manager interface.

Log in with the Master Administrator user.

Navigate to the Users page.

Click on the tick icon above the users list.

Click Select all.

Click Export.

Export data from v17 and older versions

Open BIM Server Manager application that belongs to v17 or older version.

Go to Users.

Use Export > All Users...

Import data in BIM Server 21

Open the browser based BIM Server Manager interface.

Log in with the Master Administrator user.

Navigate to the Users page.

Click on the + icon.

Select Import.

Browse for the users database you exported previously.

Note that the Management role settings (Server Administrator and Project Administrator management roles) are not coming over during the migration. These have to be set up manually after the import process.

Upload Libraries

First upload the latest ARCHICAD Library 21 and the migration libraries: